Abstract

                                The knowledge of genetic variation is important for selection in crop improvement programme. The genetic gain expected from selection depends on the amount of variability available in the quantitative traits in the germplasms of a crop. A successful selection programme depends upon the information on genetic variability and association of yield components with grain yield. Grain yield is interrelated with many of the component characters which are themselves associated with one another. Correlation studies provide better understanding of yield components which helps the plant breeder during selection. Considering the above mentioned aspects, the present investigation was undertaken to gather information on genetic variability and to determine inter relationships among yield and yield contributing characters in scented rice.

Key words : Correlation, genetic variation, regression, scented/aromatic rice